Misurata Free Zone Port received the container ship Guo Yun Hai, operated by Cosco Shipping, marking the start of a new direct maritime service connecting China with Libya.
The new route represents a significant advance for Libya’s logistics sector, where historically direct container shipping options from the Far East have been limited.
Until now, most cargo was transported through transshipment hubs, which increased the time and cost of supply chains. The introduction of a direct call in Misurata is expected to considerably improve cargo flow and streamline access to the Libyan market.
The vessel arrived with approximately 1,000 containers, all scheduled for discharge at the port. A similar volume is expected to be loaded for outbound shipment.
The service operates under Cosco Shipping’s North Africa Express network and is designed to improve supply chain efficiency by reducing transit times and avoiding traditional intermediary ports. This route is also expected to foster more reliable and flexible regional supply chains, while expanding trade opportunities between Libya and international markets.
Cosco Shipping, one of the world’s largest shipping operators, plays a fundamental role in global trade. The launch of this service is expected to strengthen economic ties between Libya and China, one of the world’s leading manufacturing and trading nations.
The service is scheduled to operate with a regular frequency of two departures per month, using a fleet of modern container ships, including the Guo Yun Hai, which is approximately 300 meters in length.
The vessel also made a prior call at the Port of Benghazi, where 209 containers were discharged and around 250 containers were loaded as part of its rotation.
